??“Find Your Why and Fuel Your Drive”

Introduction: — “People with goals are successful because they know where they want to go.” This quote by Earl Nightingale highlights an important truth: “Purpose motivates achievement.” It often goes without saying that understanding the “why” is sometimes the magic behind the “what.” Happiness is not about success and profitability. Success is the result of being happy. It is widely said that if you are doing something you love, then surely you will achieve it.” — Albert Schweitzer. This quote can be translated to mean, “I have found my why.” Once you find your 'why,' you have earned the right to reach the promised land of success.” The following path is quite satisfying, not to mention sustainable. Defining one’s purpose means understanding the essence of why you are doing something. So it is mainly about defining what it is that can motivate you. So, with an understanding of your ‘why,’ you will never run out of motivation, and the map to success will be found.

In this blog, I will show you how you can better motivate yourself and reach your stated purpose. If you know your purpose, you will stick to your goal; no matter what happens in the journey, you will be guaranteed a long-term win.

?Why is it important to understand the reason for your existence?

?What is your purpose?

Your “purpose” is the reason for which you do what you do, or perhaps the reason that something exists. It is your motivation, your goal, or the vision that drives you forward. It can include, for example, making a change in your community, personal development, or choosing a career path that someone deems appropriate. Knowing why you are pursuing something connects you to the bigger picture.

?Why it matters?

As an organization, when people have a solid and precise purpose, they will stick to the plan without giving up. A purpose not only helps you get the job done, but it also makes the efforts worthwhile. It enables you to face difficulties and enables you to decide what you believe in.

In the book, the author shares some examples of purposeful people, including Steve Jobs and Oprah Winfrey. This quote from the lips of Jobs cannot be underestimated: “The only way to do great work is to love what you do.” Oprah has often pointed out that knowing her reasons deeply has led her to success. It is established that goal perspective affects goal achievement. This process signals to them that they are in a better position to handle certain challenges or even failures that may arise.

???Steps to Identify Your Passion

Reflect on your passion

Daydreaming is an effective way to start; all you have to do is write down what comes to your mind.

?Ask yourself: —

?What excites you?

What kind of change do you want to bring to society?

When you write down what you are passionate about, you find what is most important to you.

??Understand your values

These goals should be accomplished based on the following core values:

Your goals should always align with your core values. These are principles that are important to you, such as honesty, imagination, or freedom. To make your pursuit more meaningful, try to align your goals with the following values. If your actions are aligned with your values, motivation will automatically follow, and the direction you are going in will seem right. The biggest thing to consider is that your goals should never clash with your values. What concepts define your life?

Knowing your values will also help you stay consistent with your purpose.

??Identify long-term goals

Where do you see yourself in five to ten years? Goals are something that helps people stay focused on something when there’s no direction. These are broken down into easily achievable sub-tasks.

??Learn from your experiences

Think about major life changes that have happened. What should you have learned? Still, such experiences can help you gain important insights about your purpose.

??How to Fuel Your Drive Once You Find Your Why?

?Set meaningful goals

Once you know your purpose, you need to turn that purpose into a set of executable activities. Well-defined goals are specific, quantifiable, and can be accomplished in a set time frame. For example, your specific purpose, if your general purpose is to enhance your community, could be to volunteer 10 hours per month or start a community charity organization.

?Be consistent

To achieve any kind of goal, even for its own sake, one must be persistent. Make a plan and stick to it. No matter what your level of motivation is, build good habits that align with the purpose. Consistency leads to building big results: small daily habits result in big future accomplishments.

?Start like this: — -

?Create a daily to-do list.

?Divide a large project into sub-tasks.

I recommend starting with a large project and building it up, focusing on breaking down the entire process into smaller and more manageable chunks of work.

?Be proactive with positive people

Be punctual but flexible. Put yourself in a place where people understand your goals and aspirations. Find people to emulate, walk with the right people, and follow the right social groups. Enabling environments provide the necessary motivation and help you check why you are working.

Join groups and forums related to your physical business or your area of interest.

Join social groups to find interest groups or go to a conference to meet some people.

?Celebrate small wins.

It is possible to be obsessed with the big vision while ignoring the small wins. It is important to pat yourself on the back constructively, and this way you will be empowered to move on to the next level. It will be helpful if we appreciate every achievement of ours in this process, no matter how big or small.

??Challenges in the process

Stay focused during failures

Like any other journey, there are definitely some negative aspects that cannot be avoided. In the process of growth, there are the odd setback; just don’t lose sight of the main goal. Some issues are worth paying attention to; gently remind yourself of the reasons for which you started on your path in the first place.

The concept of being grounded in one’s ‘why’ is guiding as it will help develop resilience. Instead of panicking, organize your mind and make some clear action plans.

?Practical tips to stay focused: —

Revisit your goals regularly: — — You should keep the goal in your mind and tell yourself why this goal is important.

?Break failures into steps: — Take steps and work on problems systematically, starting from the first step to the last.

?Stay positive: — Focus on the aspects of the situation that you can influence and educate yourself about others.

?Adaptation and growth: —

Over time, people may change the reason for pursuing their careers. That’s fine. Change is usually a time of breakthrough and understanding. That’s the advantage of staying flexible, as you can manage to adapt to such changes or modify your goals suitably.

Change is inevitable in life, so don’t be afraid to reinvent yourself according to your experiences. Growth is development, and growth helps you stay true to yourself.

Remember: — challenges are procedural steps. It’s all about staying focused, making adjustments, and creating your dream path to success.

????Conclusion:-

There isn’t a person in the world who wouldn’t find it helpful to figure out what their unique why is behind everything they do. You gain clarity on your decision and keep that long-term motivation burning within you. Your “why” connects you with the mission to make the world a better place. It ‘lights’ you up when things get tough.

Achieving these goals and objectives is not enough because that is what defines success. It all depends on focusing on who and what you are as a person. The thing about having a “why” is that it makes every “how” purposeful and result-driven.

Start your journey today. Take time to pause, have a conversation with yourself, and understand what direction and goal is important to you, and follow that, not the other way around. Every fight for a better life is a fight for a meaningful life well-lived.

Just a reminder: when it comes to your motivation and goals, your “why” is your powerful anchor. It does not break you in bad times and protects you from the challenges of life. It is important to give a purpose to your motivation to achieve success.

?? Optional Section: Resources for Further Exploration

??Books: — -

“Start With Why” by Simon Sinek

“The Power of Purpose” by Richard J. Leider

TED Talks: — —

Simon Sinek: “How great leaders inspire action”

Angela Duckworth: “Grit: The power of passion and perseverance”

??FAQs: —

?Q: Where do I start searching for my why?

A: First, start with your interests and beliefs, which make up the fundamental aspect of your values. One of the benefits that authors see in journaling is the ability to put things into perspective.

?Q: Can my why change over time?

A: Of course, the why may change over time, as you change and acquire new experiences in your life.

?Q: Although goals should be set to do with one’s why, then it is looking at the following two questions?

A: goals set according to the why give meaning and specific direction to your actions so that you’re doing things that you love.

?Q: However, after identifying the why, how can one keep pushing after and keep on going?

A: Take your time, surround yourself with people who will encourage you, identify realistic goals, and celebrate small achievements.